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Great buys in sparkling wines of the world 2006


As I did for champagne, I have been putting together a list of some of the best buys in Sparkling Wines of the World for the holidays. I combed stores and the internet for weeks looking for great wines at great prices. Each of these sparklers is a good buy for the money, as well as tasty and interesting. I tried to include as many Rosé bubblies as well since they are becoming so hot and trendy right now. Those in the know have been enjoying their great combination of dry fruit and nose tickling effervescence for years. The following list doesn't have everything out there, but each of these is a great wine for the price, from low to high, they're all worth it. If you have any suggestions please tell us what, where, and how much. Happy Holidays Everyone!

US Sparkling Wines

  • Barefoot Bubbly non-vintage Premium Extra Dry - $9
  • Domaine Ste. Michelle non-vintage Blanc de Blancs- $12
  • Domaine Ste. Michelle non-vintage Brut- $12
  • Gruet Brut Blanc de Blancs- $13
  • Korbel Sparkling Natural Chardonnay non-vintage- $13
  • Piper Sonoma non-vintage Blanc de Noir- $15
  • Piper Sonoma non-vintage Brut- $15
  • Scharffenberger Mendocino non-vintage Brut-$15
  • Mumm Napa non-vintage Blanc de Noirs- $17
  • Mumm Napa non-vintage Brut Prestige- $17
  • Argyle 2000 Brut- $19
  • Gloria Ferrer non-vintage Blanc de Noirs- $20
  • Gloria Ferrer non-vintage Brut- $20
  • Roederer Estate non-vintage Brut Alexander Valley- $22
  • Domaine Carneros by Taittinger Brut 2002- $24
  • Domaine Carneros by Taittinger Brut 2003- $24
  • Domaine Chandon Reserve non-vintage Brut- $24
  • Domaine Carneros 2003 Brut- $25
  • Schramsberg 1997 Royal Cuvee Brut- $28
  • Iron Horse 2001 Classic Brut- $30
  • J Wines 2001 Brut- $33
  • Iron Horse 1998 Blanc de Blancs- $34
  • Schramsberg 2000 Blanc de Noirs- $35
  • Schramsberg 2002 Blanc de Blancs- $35
  • Roederer Estate L'Ermitage1999-$45
  • Gloria Ferrer 1996 Carneros Cuvee Brut- $50
  • Iron Horse 1996 Blanc de Blancs LD- $60
  • Schramsberg 2000 Reserve- $80
  • Schramsberg's 1999 'J. Schram' Brut- $90

US Rosé Sparkling Wines
  • Korbel non-vintage Brut Rosé -$11
  • Gruet Rosé- $15
  • Domaine Chandon California Rosé- $19
  • Schramsberg 'Mirabelle' Brut Rosé- $24
  • Roederer Estate non-vintage Brut Rosé - $27
  • J Wines non-vintage Brut Rosé- $30
  • Domaine Carneros non-vintage Brut Rosé- $35
  • Schramsberg 2003 Brut Rosé- $40
  • Schramsberg 1998 J Schram Rosé- $120

Spanish Cava
  • Cristalino Brut Cava- $7
  • Castillo Perelada Cava Brut Reserva -$10
  • Segura Viudas Brut Reserva $10
  • Mont-Marcal Brut Reserva- $11
  • Maset del Lleó Cava Brut Nature Reserve -$14
  • Marques de Gelida Cava Brut Reserva- $15
  • Juve y Camps Reserva de Familia- $16
  • Raventos i Blanc Cava Brut L'hereu -$15
  • Segura Viudas' Brut Reserva Heredad- $20

Spanish Rosé Cava
  • Cristalino Rosé Brut Cava- $7
  • Bodegas Muga Cava 2005 Rosé - $10
  • Marques de Gelida Cava Brut Reserva Pinot Noir Rosé -$15
  • Mont-Marcal Brut Rosé Reserva Cava- $15

Italian Prosecco
  • Adriano Adami Garbel Brut- $12
  • Bisol Jeio- $12
  • Martini & Rossi Prosecco- $13
  • Casalnova Prosecco- $14
  • Nino Franco Rustico- $15
  • La Bellerive Prosecco di valdobbiadene- $16

Hungarian Sparkling Wines
  • Törley non-vintage Brut- $10

Australian Sparkling Wines
  • Jacob's Creek Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut Cuvee -$12

Australian Sparkling Shiraz Wines
  • Paringa Sparkling Shiraz- $10
  • Hardys Sparkling Shiraz- $20
  • Shingleback Black Bubbles- $25

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